Director of Strategic Initiatives

ABOUT US

Elevation Capital is a group of internationally impactful companies spanning consumer packaged goods, hospitality, technology, real estate, non-profit, and venture funding. Run by a highly entrepreneurial self-made founder, and supported by a team of highly capable executives across business units, the business operates globally with interests in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. With wholly owned companies in various growth stages and an expanding investment portfolio, this group collectively serves a global vision to create an evolved world where humanity reaches its highest potential.

Our mission is to create and deploy capital for a better world.

To learn more, please visit: elevationcapital.vc

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives to partner directly with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and leadership team across the Executive Office, Family Office, and portfolio companies. This is an intense, high-trust role for a smart, scrappy operator who can think strategically while rolling up their sleeves to execute. You will be deployed into the company’s most critical priorities — from solving complex operational challenges to standing up new initiatives and driving cross-functional projects to the finish line.

As the firm’s master generalist, you will research, analyze, and organize information, build systems to bring order to chaos, and deliver clear recommendations that accelerate decision-making. This role requires someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves at the pace of the Founder, and is relentless in driving outcomes. For the right candidate, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain exposure at the highest level, work across diverse industries, and accelerate your career alongside a team that is building at speed.

You are our company’s master generalist and infinite learner with a “been there done that” foundation. Not only do you love to learn, but with a strong background and thorough understanding of organizational management, you have become a one-of-a-kind in how you field and deploy solutions. You are unique in that you not only keep your own items on track and progressing, but you are able to motivate others within the leadership team to do the same – boosting morale and increasing productivity.

You use data driven models to provide insight and keep tabs on where we currently are and the direct path to where we need to be.

The ability to think on your feet, take charge, be creative, and be dependable are key traits we are looking for in this position. We are seeking someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and enjoys diving into unknown territory where they are constantly developing new skills in different areas. If you enjoy problem solving and strategic thinking and bringing organization to chaos through collaboration and communication this will be the perfect fit for you!

Note: This is not a role for everyone. It requires an always-on mindset, the ability to move at the speed of the Founder, and a willingness to take on an intense, high-pressure workload. The expectations are demanding — but for the right person, the upside is unmatched: direct visibility to the Founder and leadership team, exposure to high-stakes decisions across the Executive Office, Family Office, and portfolio companies, and the opportunity to accelerate your career in ways few roles can offer.

REQUIREMENTS 

• 10+ years’ experience supporting the leadership team in a similar capacity
• 5+ years’ taking the lead on and driving strategic initiatives throughout the company
• 3+ years' experience partnering with founder/entrepreneur to manage and organize executives and executive teams to peak performance in a multi-business structure
• Operations or business leadership with P&L or business unit level functionality and responsibility
• Strong strategic planning and financial and business acumen
• Significant project management and data analytics experience;
  Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred
• Project management skills, Gantt charts, pert, timelines, official project management and project portfolio management experience; an expert juggler of all tasks who can…